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Aspiration is a puff of air that accompanies the production of some [[Consonant (definition)|consonant]] sounds. This puff can be felt by holding your hand (or a tissue) just in front of your lips as you produce the sound. | Aspiration is a puff of air that accompanies the production of some [[Consonant (definition)|consonant]] sounds. This puff can be felt by holding your hand (or a tissue) just in front of your lips as you produce the sound. | ||
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Revision as of 11:31, 20 July 2009
- For a definition of the consonant mutation which is sometimes called 'aspiration' in Gaelic, see Lenition
Aspiration is a puff of air that accompanies the production of some consonant sounds. This puff can be felt by holding your hand (or a tissue) just in front of your lips as you produce the sound.
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